Aurora’s heart grew even hotter provoked by Velia. Although the jealousy she felt earlier hadn’t disappeared. Now, instead of being extinguished, it was fueled further until the fire in her heart burned even brighter.
“So, what do you think I should do?”
“Just make a decision. So far, Alden has clearly shown that he’s interested and trying to win your heart again. My advice is, you ept and reciprocate his kindness. If necessary, rify and make sure about your rtionship. So that no one dares to disturb you again in the future.”
Aurora nodded. At the same time, her phone rang because there was a text message that came in.
Alden: Aurora, have you had lunch? If not, want to have lunch together? I’m currently at the cafe next to the hospital.
Aurora showed Velia the message Alden had just sent. Asking for her opinion on what she should do.
“Just go. Hurry up and catch up. Besides, why are you hanging around in the room? You’re not even working!”
Auroraughed. After receiving enlightenment and a lengthy lecture, she decided to catch up with Alden who was already at the cafe next to the hospital.
When she arrived, the man waved at her. He gestured for Aurora to sit down in the chair in front of him.
“Sorry, I’mte.”
Alden smiled. If observed closely, the man’s smile hadn’t changed since forever. Always the same and made his handsomeness increase by 100%.
“No problem. Waiting five or ten minutes, waiting for you for a lifetime, I’m willing.”
“Can you please stop with your cheesy lines?”
This time Aldenughed.
“It’s just a hobby. By the way, what do you want to eat? I was nning to have soup and fried chicken.”
“Just go with that. What you chose is fine.”
Alden then called the waiter. After ordering their food, he invited Aurora to chat while waiting for their lunch to be served.
“How about the Gathering, will you join?”
Aurora nodded. After some thought, she indeed should attend the event.
“It seems like I’ll participate.”
“Ah…” Alden smiled broadly. Happy that Aurora finally decided to join the event. “Thank goodness. Thest time we attended such an event was when we were about to graduate from college, right?”
“Yes. It’s been a long time.”
“Then, who are you going home with this afternoon? With Asher?”
Aurora shook her head.
“I think I’ll ask the driver to pick me up. Asher has a consultation schedule with a patient who’s going to have surgery tomorrow. So, he’ll being homete.”
“In that case, let me be the one to take you home.”
“Sure.” Unlike usual, Aurora immediately nodded in agreement. Remembering Velia’s advice earlier, if she indeed wanted to start rebuilding a serious rtionship with Alden, she couldn’t afford to give any room or disregard any of his offers.
“Okay.”
Aldenughed heartily. Happy because Aurora wasn’t overthinking anymore. Before digging into the food that had been served, he remembered something to exin.
“Oh, by the way, Rora.”
“Hmm? What’s up?” Aurora replied while enjoying her soup in front of her.
“About what happened yesterday, I apologize.”
Aurora understood what Alden was talking about. She believed he must feel ufortable because Aurora saw him being kissed by another woman whom Aurora didn’t know beforehand.
“I’m afraid you feel ufortable. But, you need to know. Me and Regina, we —-”
“Alden!”
Before Alden finished speaking, the person being discussed suddenly appeared. Carrying a tray of food, even without being invited to sit down, she sat right next to Alden.
“Can I join you?”
Then Regina looked at Aurora. She invited the woman to talk.
“Is it okay, doc? I’ll sit here too. All the other tables are full. I’m really hungry after just finishing a cesarean section surgery.”
Aurora nodded awkwardly. She allowed Regina to join her and Alden. After all, there were no avable or empty tables.
“Alden, how long have you been working here?” Regina asked while eating her food. Meanwhile, Aurora continued to eat, asionally observing the woman in front of her.
“For a while.”
“And how’s your mom? Is she doing well?” Regina smiled widely.
“She’s fine.”
“Thank goodness. It’s been so long since I moved abroad, I haven’t seen them. Can I visit them sometime soon?”
Alden simply nodded. He chose to quickly finish his meal and then urged Aurora to return to the hospital.
“Sorry if you didn’t feelfortable earlier.”
“It’s okay,” Aurora chatted. “I’m fine.”
Even though her heart was boiling. Enjoying a meal together, only to be interrupted by another woman.
“Well then, I’ll head back to work. After I’m done for the day, I’lle by. We can continue our conversation on the way home.”
Aurora let Alden leave. She chose to continue working.
At exactly five o’clock, Alden kept his promise to pick up Aurora in her office. They both prepared to leave together.
“Next time on my day off, would you like to have dinner or watch a movie together?”
As they walked through the hospital lobby, Aurora nced back. She was briefly puzzled about whether to ept the offer right away or think about it first.
“We can go whenever you’re free,” Alden added softly. Understanding that Aurora might not have made up her mind yet. “Whenever it suits you.”
Aurora smiled.
“Sure, that’d be nice. As long as you treat me to ice cream.”
Alden was overjoyed. If Aurora agreed, it was just a matter of deciding when to take his former girlfriend out.
As they reached the parking lot, Alden helped open the car door. But before Aurora could get in, someone called out.
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Once again, Regina approached. Carrying her bag, she approached Alden who was standing next to the car.
“Can I hitch a ride home? I didn’t bring my car today. You know my parents don’t allow me to take a taxi home.”
“But—”
“Please… just this once.” Regina then turned to Aurora. Once again, she asked for permission. “Can I join, doc? Fortunately, my house isn’t too far from the hospital. It’s only about a kilometer from here.”
Aurora couldn’t refuse. She nodded, allowing Regina to join.
“Thank you, Dr. Aurora, Dr. Alden.”
Then, without hesitation, the woman got into the car. Instead of sitting in the back seat, she sat in the passenger seat, next to Alden.